Historical Events
Oscar Peterson Cancels Concert
Jazz legend Oscar Peterson forced to cancel his appearance at Carnegie Hall all-star performance (held in his honor), due to illness
- Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia is hit by the State's worst storms and flooding in 30 years resulting in the death of nine people and the grounding of trade ship, the MV Pasha Bulker
Famous Weddings
- "Desperate Housewives" actor Dougray Scott (41) weds actress Claire Forlani (35) at the Council Common Hall in Pievebobigliana, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Kenny Olsson, Swedish speedway racer (b. 1977)
- Martin Buckmaster, 3rd Viscount Buckmaster, British barrister and diplomat, dies at 86
- Nellie Lutcher, American jazz and R&B singer, pianist, and songwriter (He's a Real Gone Guy), dies at 94
- Richard Rorty, American postanalytic, pragmatic philosopher (b. 1931)
Died in 2007 2007 Highlights
About June 8, 2007
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
#1 Song: Umbrella - 